Reviewed by: Jamie
I dove with Tim and Andrew on an absolutely perfect day. We did two drift dives, one at Turtle Bluffs where the visibility was easily over 100 feet, and the second at Amber's Arches.
Saw several huge turtles, a few reef sharks hiding below the bluffs, and an amazingly beautiful Spanish Dancer as we were swimming "upstream" underneath Amber's Arch! Great crew, top-shape boat & shop and brand new equipment made for unforgettable dives.
This is definitely one of the top operations I have ever dove with and I fully recommend diving with them if you are on Kauai. During the summer you can also dive off of Niihau for what I heard were some of the best dives ever.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Lisa
We did the 1000ft option which was great. I would recommend going the whole way and doing 1200ft. Really good way to see waikiki from a different angle, the colour of the water was amazing and being up there was so quiet and relaxing! Getting dunked was great so wear your bathers! Also they took heaps of photos so we were glad we selected that option for $30. The only thing I was a bit disappointed with was that we were pretty rushed through the whole thing. I understand they have time limits, but even allowing an extra 5 minutes would have been better. But overall a good experience that I would recommend!
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| Packages: | 1000ft Line (10 min) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Jonathan
My wife and I made reservations online through VELTRA. I knew nothing more than the reviews posted on here (VELTRA/hawaiian activities) and a travel guide book. We enjoyed our morning paddle hike and tour so much! A great adventure that would not have been accomplished so smoothly on our own. It was our first time down the trail. It rains in Kauai, a lot, so the trail was mostly muddy. The guide for the trip kept us safe and informed about how to get there best. He also lead us on hawaiian time for the return trip. Allowing us all more time at the falls since our group was composed entirely of families. I appreciated that very much and a thank you to anyone from the company who reads this. Do not expect that though on your trip, we were lucky that no tour group was scheduled in the afternoon. Our stay on the island began the last week of April, until the first week of May.
You don't have to help the guide, but its friendly to do so. I bet you'll get a better trip out of it.
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/24 |
Reviewed by: Molly S
It was well worth the money. The crew was great and friendly. Got a disc of about 30 photos for $30. Would do again
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/13 |
Reviewed by: susan
Sam was a wonderful friendly tour guide. I liked the flexibility of the tour, being able to do various activities and see many different things. The sea turtles were a highlight. I also enjoyed the history and personal anecdotes of the tour. It was the best part of my trip to Oahu.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/06 |
Reviewed by: tomo
I had a reservation for 4 PM, but when the time came, no one showed up to pick me up. After I contacted them, I was told that the hotel name was incorrect and they couldn't make changes. Since Alan1 could only communicate via email, I was ready to give up for the day. However, I received a call from Alan1 right away, and we were able to change the start time to 5 PM. They also arranged for the pickup, and I was able to fly without any issues.
Parasailing was incredibly refreshing, and the view of Waikiki from above was absolutely beautiful! I was able to enjoy the scenery while on the boat, and I was very satisfied.
4時の予約で、当日時間になっても迎えが来なかったので連絡したところ、ホテルの名前が違っていて変更できないと言われてしまい、Alan1はメールのやりとりしか出来ないので、その日はあきらめていると、alan1の方からすぐに電話連絡がきて、5時スタートに変更することができ、ピックアップもしてもらえ、無事に飛ぶことができました。
パラセイリングはとても気持ちがよく、上空から眺めるワイキキは最高に綺麗でした☆
ボートに乗りながらも景色を満喫することができて、大満足でした。
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| Packages: | 高さ90メートル |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/25 |
Reviewed by: lima
The staff was very friendly and professional. We had a great time with everyone on the boat. I will definitely do this again. Loved it!
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| Packages: | 1200ft Line (10 min) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/04 |
Reviewed by: lima
Great experience over all. Great staff. Nice photos to take home. Highly recomended
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/04 |
Reviewed by: Bee
The crew was real fun and they made sure we were comfortable! I had a great time!! highly recommend...
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| Packages: | 300ft Line (3 min) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/05 |
Reviewed by: kapietty
I experienced a two-hour course starting at 2 PM. The first hour was kayaking, followed by 30 minutes of snorkeling and 30 minutes of paddleboarding. Kayaking requires a lot of strength and can be surprisingly tiring, so I was quite satisfied with just one hour. Once you head out to sea, it can get quite bumpy, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication if you're not confident. Since it was just the two of us that day, we were able to go at a leisurely pace, which was very enjoyable. I think it's a great course that allows you to experience a variety of activities in just two hours.
午後14時からの2時間コースを体験しました。初めの1時間はカヤック、そのあと30分シュノ―ケリング、30分パドルボードという感じでした。カヤックは力が必要で意外と疲れるので1時間で十分満足でした。沖に出ると結構揺れるので自信の無い方は酔い止めを飲むことをオススメします。この日は自分たち二人だけだったので、のんびりペースで出来とても楽しかったです。
いろいろ体験出来て2時間のちょうど良いコースだと思います。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン(2018/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/29 |
Reviewed by: O&Y
The Crew aboard the Aqua Adventure are 2nd to NONE. Each and every member was awake and energetic at 6:30a and very hospitable from the moment we were in line reading the waivers. They were very respectful and helpful in every manner; they safely stored our shoes then firmly held our hands and arms to help us securely board the boat and engaged in getting to know us as they picked out the perfect snorkeling gear sizes for us. The Boat as well as Snorkeling instructions from the Captain were very informative yet personable with some light humor. At both snorkeling spots 1-2 of the crew members voluntarily guided us to the best snorkeling spots if we wanted to follow and showed us the largest sea turtles we have ever seen as well as an octopus and a starfish! The boat speaks for itself with the 2 350hp Cummings Diesel engines that made powering thru the fast wind from the North a piece of cake. Other tours had to take a much longer detour to get back due to the lack of horsepower
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| Packages: | Snorkeling Only |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/25 |
Reviewed by: みぃ777
I experienced 90M parasailing, but it felt higher than I expected. The boat also picks up quite a bit of speed at the beginning, so even though I took motion sickness medication, I felt nauseous from the bouncing. During the parasailing, I got dizzy from being swayed side to side by the strong winds. However, the view was breathtaking, and I felt like I was flying like a bird, which was very pleasant.
90Mのパラセイリングを体験しましたが、思っていたほど高度が高かったような気がします、船も、飛ばし始めのときは結構スピードを上げるので、酔い止めを飲んでいたのにバウンドして酔いました。パラセイリング中も強風で左右に揺られて酔いました。絶景で鳥になった様な気分になったようで気持ちよかったです。
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| Packages: | 高さ90メートル |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/25 |
Reviewed by: TANAKA
素晴らしいレッスンをありがとうございました。またね、イザベラ!!
Thank you for very nice lesson. See you Isabella!!
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| Packages: | セミ・プライベートレッスン(午前) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/25 |
Reviewed by: Arizona
Excellent, these guys were fantastic. I would highly recommend.
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| Packages: | 600ft Line (6 min) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/10 |
Reviewed by: modernpets
I challenged myself to try parasailing (150M) that I had always wanted to do during my trip with my husband. I was worried because I'm not good at English, but both the transportation and activity staff were able to communicate in broken English, which made me feel at ease.
We participated at 4:00 PM, and besides us, there was only one other couple, so there were just four of us in total. We had a great time together. Once we were flying, it felt like it was over in an instant, and it was so refreshing. I want to participate again!
As everyone mentions in their reviews, they take photos for $30 (in our case, 107 pictures). They were taken beautifully, and I was very satisfied.
They also asked for tips, but everyone was so nice that I was happy to give them. I highly recommend this experience!
主人との旅行でずっとやってみたかったパラセイリング(150M)に挑戦。英語が苦手なので心配でしたが、送迎・アクティビティスタッフともにカタコト英語にも対応してくれて安心できました。
16:00からの参加で、私たちの他はもう1組のご夫婦の4人だけ。4人でしっかり楽しみました。飛んでからはあっという間でとても気持ちよかったです。また参加したい!
皆さんが口コミで書いているとおり、30ドルで写真を撮ってくれます。(私たちの場合は107枚)。すごくキレイに撮っていただき、大満足でした。
チップもお願いされましたが、みんないい方だったので気持ちよくお渡しできました。本当にオススメです。
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| Packages: | 1番人気!高さ150メートル<送迎設定保存用> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/12 |
Reviewed by: Birthday Girl
We had a great time celebrating a birthday with a tandem parasail. The staff on board were helpful and professional, the price was right and everyone was polite. We even saw whales as a bonus!
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| Packages: | 1000ft Line (10 min) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/02 |
Reviewed by: Teko
I floated up and enjoyed the breathtaking view without feeling much height above the sea. When the boat changed direction or speed, it swayed like a swing, which was quite scary. My daughter, who was screaming in fear up in the air, was very pleased after getting down, saying it was scary but fun. I think it was a great experience. The photos taken were mostly blurry, but they became a nice memory.
ふわっーと浮き上がり、海の上のせいか高さもさほど感じずに絶景を楽しめました。ボートの向きが変わるとき、速度が変わるときにブランコのように揺れたときは、かなり怖かったですね。
上空では、怖いと叫んでいた娘も降りてからは、怖いけど楽しかったとご満悦でした。良い経験をしたと思います。採ってもらった写真は、ピンぼけが多かったですが、記念になりました。
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| Packages: | 高さ110メートル スタンダードライド!<2015/11/30まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Dallas John
Had a great time. We go to Hawaii once a year, and have gone on almost every tour. The best thing about this was the tremendous flexibility to do and swap activities. Not a "tourist" tour. Little fubar on scheduling, but the drive Harry made up for that. Time with Harry was as good or better than seeing the falls!!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour and One Activity Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/14 |
Reviewed by: りんこ
It was my first experience. It was very fun. They take photos for $30. I usually don't like high places, but it felt good rather than scary.
初めての体験でした。とてもたのしかったです。写真を$30で撮ってくれます。高いところが駄目な私でしたが、怖いというより気持ちが良かったです。
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| Packages: | 1番人気!高さ150メートル<送迎設定保存用> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/08 |
Reviewed by: tuwu
At my daughter's request, our family of four had our first experience. Before going up into the sky, I was nervous, but a couple from the mainland U.S. who had just landed shared their excitement and talked about how wonderful it was. We actually experienced it and thoroughly enjoyed the fun. Any fear I had vanished in an instant. We went up to the lowest height of 45 meters, but we were able to enjoy it enough; it would have been even more fun if it had been higher.
娘のリクエストにより家族4人で初体験しました。
空に上がる前は緊張していましたが、アメリカ本土のLAから参加されていたカップルが降りて来て大興奮でその素晴らしさをお話し下さり、実際体験しその楽しさを満喫出来ました。恐怖心は一瞬に吹き飛びました。
一番低い45Mでしたが、十分楽しめることが出来ましたが、もっと高ければ更に楽しかったことでしょう。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/07 |
Reviewed by: 20代 女性
I participated with my brother and two cousins who are in elementary and middle school.
First, the pickup location was vague, which caused the bus to not arrive on time, and we ended up having to take a taxi. Although it was supposed to be a trolley pickup, we were not informed that it would be a van on the day of the event.
The parasailing itself was well explained, and it was enjoyable for the brief 2-3 minutes we were in the air, but the time spent bouncing around in the small boat was longer, and both my cousin and I ended up feeling sick. I wouldn't recommend this for those who are prone to motion sickness.
The response regarding the taxi fare was prompt, which was reassuring, but after booking several other tours, I realized there are issues with the transportation, so I hope they can improve this.
兄と従姉妹の小、中学生と4人で参加しました。
先ず、ピックアップ場所がアバウトだったため、定刻にバスが来なかったこともあり、右往左往してしまい、タクシーで行くはめになりました。
トロリーでお迎えとあったのに、当日はバンになっていたことの連絡もありませんでした。
パラセーリング自体はきちんと説明されて、ほんの2、3分だったので楽しめたのですが、空中散歩している時間より、小型ボートに揺られている時間の方が長く、私も従姉妹も気分が悪くなってしまいました。
船酔いする人にはオススメ出来ません。
タクシー代についての対応は早かったので、安心しましたが、他のツアーも幾つも頼んでわかったことは、送迎に難点があると思ったので、是非改善して欲しいです。
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| Packages: | X-Treme Ride (500 feet) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/21 |
Reviewed by: ゴンタ
The kayaking on the Wailua River was a fun experience. The trekking from where we got off the kayak to the waterfall was also quite nice.
ワイルア川のカヤックは楽しいけいけんでした。カヤックを降りてから滝までのトレッキングもなかなか良かった。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/11 |
Reviewed by: mihoko
Unfortunately, the weather was bad, and we couldn't go ashore to have a snack, but the two guides were very kind, and we had a great time. I participated with a 12-year-old boy. It was my first time snorkeling, but they explained how to do it and kept an eye on us while we were playing, which made me feel safe. I would love to participate again!
あいにく天気が悪く、上陸しておやつを食べることはできませんでしたが、ガイドのお二人が、とても親切で気持ちよく遊ぶことができました。12歳の男の子と一緒に参加しました。初めてシュノーケリングをしましたが、やり方を説明してくださったし、遊んでいる間も見守ってくださり、安心感がありました。また参加したいです!
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| Packages: | 海中洞窟探検プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/20 |
Reviewed by: ao36
It was the best experience with just the right amount of tension and excitement. Just as the reviews said, it felt like a world for just the two of us up in the sky. You can purchase the photos taken, and while they feel a bit pricey, they turned out beautifully, and I am very satisfied. Next time, I want to challenge myself to over 120 meters.
適度な緊張感と、興奮で最高の体験でした。
口コミ通り、上空では2人だけの世界でした。
写真を撮影したものを購入することが出来ますが、若干高く感じるのですが、写真はとても素敵に撮れていて、大変満足です。
今度は120m以上にチャレンジしてみたいです。
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| Packages: | 高さ90メートル |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/19 |
Reviewed by: おごじょ
The moment of soaring into the sky is very thrilling, but after you take off, it's amazing. The sky and sea are so beautiful, and it felt like I was on a swing. I even got to see whales! The staff was very cheerful and took great photos. This is definitely something you should purchase. The angle of the parasailing, the sky, the airplane, and Diamond Head was fantastic. My 63-year-old mother was able to join too!
舞い上がる瞬間がとてもドキドキしますが、空に舞い上がった後はサイコーです。
空と海がとてもきれいで、ブランコに乗っている気分でした。
くじらも見れましたよ!
スタッフはとても陽気で、写真もばっちり撮ってくれました。絶対に購入するべきです。
パラセイルと、空、飛行機、ダイヤモンドヘッドのアングルは最高でした。
63歳の母親も参加できましたよ!!
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| Packages: | 高さ45メートル |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/17 |
Reviewed by: y's dad
My two daughters experienced it. After the experience, both were extremely excited and impressed. The photos taken by the crew clearly convey how much fun it was. This was our fourth trip to Hawaii, but it was their first time parasailing, and they said they wish they had done it earlier because it was so much fun. They are already eager to do it again next year, and my wife and I are being encouraged to join them. I have some concerns about seasickness and heights, but looking at the fun photos makes me think I might want to try it too. I appreciate your assistance with that.
However, regarding the tip for the crew, it's a bit unclear, so I would appreciate it if the cost could be included in the pricing.
娘2人が体験しました。体験後、2人とも 大興奮・大感激でした。クルーに撮ってもらった写真でも その面白さが充分に伝わってきます。今回は4回目のハワイですがパラセイルは初めての体験でしたが、こんなに楽しいなら前からやれば良かったと云っています。来年も やる気満々で、私と妻も進められています。船酔いと高所に若干不安がありますが、楽しそうな写真を見ていると ちょっと体験してみようかと思っています。その節はよろしく。
ただクルー(?)に対してのチップに関してはわかりづらいので、できれば料金の中に組み込んで費用設定してもらえるとありがたいのですが!?
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| Packages: | 高さ90メートル |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/02/27 |
Reviewed by: あきさめ
The other optional activities were mostly for Japanese people, but here, most participants were Western couples, with only us and one other Japanese couple. However, the guide explained everything in both English and Japanese (though there was a bit of a broken quality to the Japanese), so it was not a problem. For $30, you can have photos taken of you and your partner on the boat, as well as pictures of Diamond Head, and you'll receive an SD card with those memories after returning. I highly recommend choosing the course that goes to the highest point for parasailing, as it allows you to enjoy the views and the thrill for a longer time! However, two Western couples did get seasick; we were fine because the bus driver gave us gum to chew before boarding. The boat does rock, so those who are prone to motion sickness should be cautious.
他のオプショナルは日本人だけでしたが、こちらは欧米のカップルがほとんどで日本人はうちともう一組だけでした。ですが、ガイドの方は英語と日本語で(・・少しカタコト感はありましたが;)説明してくれたので問題なし、30ドル払えば上る前から戻るところまで、また船上の二人やダイヤモンドヘッドの写真を撮ってくれてSDカードを貰えるので戻った後も思い出の写真が残せます。パラセイリングは是非一番高いところまで上れるコースにしておくと長く空の景色やハラハラを楽しめます!ただ、欧米カップル2組は船酔いしてはいてました;私たちは船に乗る前にバスの運転手さんがガムをくれて噛んでいたので大丈夫でした。船は・・・揺れますからね~酔いやすい方は要注意です。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/12 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
You can enjoy parasailing easily! It felt like the flight time was longer than when I did parasailing in another country. The photo data for sale seems a bit expensive, but overall, it's reasonably enjoyable, so I recommend it.
気軽にパラセイリングが楽しめます!以前他の国でパラセイリングをしたときよりも、飛行時間が長かったように感じました。写真データの販売はちょっと高い気もしますが、全体的にリーズナブルに楽しめますのでオススメです。
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| Packages: | 高さ110メートル スタンダードライド! |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/03 |
Reviewed by: 50代 主婦4人組
This was my third time, but the other three were first-timers. A few years ago, I started and was so impressed that I recommended it to everyone this time and participated. There were some people who weren't very comfortable with heights, but they were all very satisfied afterward. The view from above is amazing!
自分は3回目でしたが 他の3人は初めてでした
数年前に始めてして大感激したので 今回もみんなにすすめて
参加しました
高いところが あまり得意でない人もいたのですが
終わった後は大満足していました
空から見る景色は最高です
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| Packages: | Standard Ride (350 feet) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/06 |
Reviewed by: eli
At first, it's fun just to watch others fly, but as the number of participants increases, the waiting time gets longer, which might lead to boredom. The boat that operates the parachute also sways quite a bit, so those who are prone to seasickness should be cautious. Sunglasses are a must due to the strong sunlight.
最初は他人が飛んでいるのを見ているだけでも楽しいのですが、参加人数が多いほど待ち時間も長くなっていき、飽きてくるかもしれません。
パラシュートを操縦するボートも結構揺れるので、船酔いしやすい方は注意した方がいいと思います。
日差しが強いのでサングラス必須です。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/25 |
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Wow Jonathan, Thanks for taking the time to share your kind words. Nice to get the feedback that we are doing a good job. Constant struggle to keep good guides and have them approach each tour, as if it is the first day they are offering it. Come back and enjoy the same or some of the others....but mostly just wanted to thank you for caring and taking the time to share.
Until our wakes cross.
Micco
Head Guide